Mardi Gras season was in full swing the weekend of Feb. 28 as the Beaux Arts Krewe hosted the 47th annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball at Boutwell Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham.The annual event supports the Birmingham Museum of Art. This year's ball had a Mardi Gras theme.Reigning over the ball were king David McCoy Millhouse and queen Alison Bradford Gorrie.A … [Read more...]
Golden Anniversary Event: Friends of Botanical Gardens Honors Members
To continue the yearlong observance of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ 50th anniversary, the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens hosted its annual Member Celebration in the Garden Center on Jan. 23.The evening event's theme, "Looking Back, Growing Forward," reflected the rich history of The Gardens and its bright future with Fred Spicer, executive director and … [Read more...]
Legacy League Hosts Scholarship Luncheon
More than 200 people braved the cold weather Feb. 6 to attend Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Luncheon at Vestavia Country Club.The luncheon, which featured author, speaker and songwriter Jennifer Rothschild, was the third of four events sponsored this school year to raise funds for a new need-based scholarship at Samford University.President Karen Bergquist … [Read more...]
Assistance League Has 1950s-style Fun
The Assistance League of Birmingham celebrated a night of 1950s fun Jan. 25 at Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham.The rock n' roll fundraiser benefited the three philanthropic programs of Assistance League--PrimeTime Treasures, Operation School Bell and Operation Literacy.More than 200 members and their guests enjoyed a cocktail buffet provided by Barbara Just … [Read more...]
On Pointe
The Pointe Ball, described as one of Birmingham's most anticipated black-tie events, was held Jan. 24 at The Club in Homewood.The event celebrated the Alabama Ballet's season of performances and its professional dancers.All proceeds from the Pointe Ball benefit Alabama Ballet's outreach and education programs.The event began with an intimate performance by the … [Read more...]